EP1691602B1 - Method and apparatus for extermination of pests - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a method and apparatus for the extermination of pests, in particular rats, stoats and other vermin.
- a typical trap which is inhumane is the type of trap generally known as a gin trap which has a set of jaws to clamp a part of the pest. Normally in gin traps a pest is held until it either dies naturally or alternatively is killed by a person attending the trap.
- US 2,247,066 and US 5,177,896 both disclose a snare in which a noose is released onto a pest.
- a spring or elastic band is arranged so as to hold the noose around the pest, without tightening the noose.
- the spring or elastic band itself tighten sufficiently to kill the pest.
- the noose is tightened when the animal tries to escape, as with any conventional snare, restraining the animal in an inhumane manner.
- Both snares are intended to catch an animal alive.
- the spring is arranged to limit the minimum size of the noose so as to hold the animal without harming it (see page 2, right hand column, lines 38 to 70).
- JP 2001-333683 discloses an extermination device having the features of the preamble of claim 1.
- An object of the invention is to provide an extermination device allowing extermination of a pest in a quick, efficient and humane manner, or at least to provide the public with a useful choice.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide a lightweight versatile user friendly relatively inexpensive means for exterminating pests which at least offers a useful alternative choice.
- a further object of the invention is to provide a means for exterminating a pest which substantially eliminates the risk of killing wildlife which is intended to be saved or preserved by use of the means for extermination, or to at least provide the public with a useful choice.
- the invention provides an extermination device according to claim 1.
- the invention provides a method of exterminating a pest according to claim 14.
- Figure 1 an extermination device including a holder 100 and a front cover 3.
- the holder 100 is shown in more detail in Figures 2 to 4 .
- the holder 100 comprises a central section 1 and a cover 2, and is tubular, with an internal bore 4.
- the holder may be circular in cross-section as shown in the drawings, or may have another suitable cross-section.
- the diameter of the bore 4 is chosen to suit the target pest and the tube has an entrance or open mouth 5 at a first end where the pest enters.
- the diameter is preferably in the range 25 to 40 mm.
- the diameter is preferably in the range 60 to 100 mm.
- the second end of the holder 100 is formed by the cover 2, creating a closed region in which food or an attractant is placed.
- the extermination device has a trigger operated by a trigger mechanism 6 shown in Figure 3 .
- a trigger mechanism 6 To set the trigger mechanism, it is pushed backwards in a slot 25 and to the right (as shown in Figure 4 ), such that it sits in a notch 24 in the holder.
- the trigger mechanism 6 moves accurately (as shown by arrow 7 in Figure 3 ), so that it is released from the notch and is forced forwards by a spring 20 to release the resilient ring 8.
- the resilient ring 8 is mounted relative to the mouth 5 of the extermination device in a release position, adjacent to the open mouth 5, such that after it slides off the open mouth 5 it contracts around whatever is within the open mouth 5 of the holder 100.
- Other trigger mechanisms may also be suitable.
- the resilient ring 8 may be formed of natural or synthetic rubber or a composite material. It could also be formed from metal in the form of a spring, or at least partly of rigid material with a biasing means tending to force sides of the ring together. While the resilient ring is preferably circular in shape, it could, for example, be formed from a rectangle of resilient material with a hole cut through it. Other configurations may also be suitable.
- the resilient ring 8 has a normal diameter that is significantly less than the diameter of the holder at the release position so that on release from the open mouth 5 it contracts to its normal size which is less than the size of the neck of the target pest.
- the rubber or composite ring 8 traps whatever is in the mouth of the extermination device. Any animal or pest that activates the trip arm 6 therefore has immediately placed around its neck a resilient ring which will cut off the blood and air supply to the animal thereby killing it humanely.
- the animal may still move away from the site of the extermination means, so that other pests will be able to actuate the trigger mechanism.
- a front cover 3 can be provided and is designed to protect against accidental tripping of the trip arm.
- the front cover 3 has an opening 9 to allow a pest to access the opening 5.
- the front cover 3 connects with the holder at surface 10 and is positioned so that the target animal can still reach and actuate the trigger mechanism.
- the extermination device has similar parts to those incorporated in the first example referenced by the same numerals.
- the exterminator device has an automatic loading mechanism.
- the loading mechanism includes a moveable shaft 11 with a ratchet mechanism 12 operated by the trigger mechanism 6. Movement of the shaft 11 is under the bias of a spring 13.
- the shaft 11 includes stops 14.
- a hinged cover 15 is provided to enable access to the mechanism when it is being reloaded with more or additional rings 8.
- Figures 7 and 8 show a third example of an extermination device according to the invention. This example differs from the device described above in that the trigger mechanism is located within the holder. This protects the trigger mechanism from dirt, twigs and the like, which may prevent it from functioning correctly. The trigger functions in a manner similar to that described above.
- the base plate 21 preferably includes holes 22, 23 to facilitate such mounting.
- Figure 9 is a front plan view
- Figure 10 is a perspective view, of the extermination device 1, showing the trigger mechanism 6, firing hammer 30 and resilient ring 8.
- the firing hammer 30 includes a generally cylindrical section 32 and a protrusion 33.
- the cylindrical section 32 slides on rod 35, which is joined to the rear face of the device housing by a screw 36, as shown in Figure 11 .
- a spring 34 is mounted on the rod 35, to urge the firing hammer 30 along the rod 35 towards the resilient ring 8.
- the trigger mechanism 6 is formed integrally with a lug 31 and is attached to the device housing by a screw 37.
- the firing hammer compresses the spring 34 and is held in position by the lug 31, as best shown in Figure 9 .
- the trigger mechanism 6 pivots around the screw 37, such that the lug 31 no longer restricts movement of the firing hammer 30.
- the firing hammer slides along the rod 35 towards the resilient ring 8.
- the protrusion 33 forces the resilient ring 8 off the holder, onto the pest.
- the position of the extermination device in the fired position as shown in Figures 15 and 16 .
- Figure 17 shows a cover 42 for use with the extermination device of this embodiment.
- the cover 42 includes a base section 40 and a cylindrical section 41.
- the base section 40 may include holes and/or slots for securing the extermination device to the ground, a tree etc.
- the device shown in figures 9 to 16 is assembled with the cover 42, as shown in Figure 18.
- Figure 18 shows the device and cover in a partially assembled state. The device is pushed into the cover through the cylindrical section 41. In a fully assembled state the device would rest against the end 43 of the cover. This arrangement protects the mechanism of the device from contamination by dirt etc and prevents animals of a size greater than the diameter of the cylindrical section 41 from activating the trap.
- FIG 19 shows a loading device for use with the extermination device of Figures 9 to 16 .
- the loading device includes a generally conical section 50 and a coupling section 51.
- the device is set in the cocked position and the coupling section 51 is inserted into the device, such that the shoulder 52 sits flush with the open mouth 5 of the device.
- a resilient ring 8 can then be forced along the generally conical section 50 and into the release position on the extermination device.
- the loading device is then removed.
- the device may be placed in any position that a targeted pest can access.
- the device may be placed on the ground, in a tree or attached to a board or post, for example.
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Description
- The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the extermination of pests, in particular rats, stoats and other vermin.
- In a number of countries such as New Zealand, introduced species of animal have had a detrimental effect on the indigenous or native plant, bird, insect and other life.
- In an attempt to control and exterminate pests, whether introduced species or not, a large number of different traps and similar mechanisms have been designed to capture and/or kill pests. A difficulty with many such traps is that the trapped pest does not die humanely and this can be a particular concern. A typical trap which is inhumane is the type of trap generally known as a gin trap which has a set of jaws to clamp a part of the pest. Normally in gin traps a pest is held until it either dies naturally or alternatively is killed by a person attending the trap.
- In known traps, including household mouse traps, the pest's body is attached to the trap. This leads to waste, since some squeamish owners would rather throw the entire trap away than empty and reset the trap. This also sometime leads to the trap becoming dirty, especially if the trap is not emptied promptly and the pest's body decays. This may affect the functioning of the trap.
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US 2,247,066 andUS 5,177,896 both disclose a snare in which a noose is released onto a pest. A spring or elastic band is arranged so as to hold the noose around the pest, without tightening the noose. Nor does the spring or elastic band itself tighten sufficiently to kill the pest. The noose is tightened when the animal tries to escape, as with any conventional snare, restraining the animal in an inhumane manner. Both snares are intended to catch an animal alive. For example, inUS 2,247,066 the spring is arranged to limit the minimum size of the noose so as to hold the animal without harming it (seepage 2, right hand column, lines 38 to 70). These snares are therefore both restraining devices rather than extermination devices. - Furthermore, in
US 2,247,066 andUS 5,177,896 the animal, once snared, remains attached to the snare by the noose. This is necessary where animals are to be captured alive and the snares must therefore be checked regularly. However, it is undesirable in devices for extermination of pests, where traps may not be checked regularly and the pest remains decay. This results in a dirty trap, and the function of the trap may be affected. Also, if an animal is still attached to the snare another pest is unlikely to approach the snare to activate the trigger mechanism. -
JP 2001-333683 claim 1. - An object of the invention is to provide an extermination device allowing extermination of a pest in a quick, efficient and humane manner, or at least to provide the public with a useful choice.
- A further object of the present invention is to provide a lightweight versatile user friendly relatively inexpensive means for exterminating pests which at least offers a useful alternative choice.
- A further object of the invention is to provide a means for exterminating a pest which substantially eliminates the risk of killing wildlife which is intended to be saved or preserved by use of the means for extermination, or to at least provide the public with a useful choice.
- In a first aspect, the invention provides an extermination device according to
claim 1. - In a second aspect, the invention provides a method of exterminating a pest according to
claim 14. - Examples of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
- Figure 1
- is a perspective view from the side of an extermination device according to the invention;
- Figure 2
- is a side view of the extermination device shown in
Figure 1 ; - Figure 3
- is an end view of the extermination device;
- Figure 4
- is a perspective view from the side of the extermination device;
- Figure 5
- is a plan view of the exterminator device;
- Figure 6
- is a vertical section through an example of an extermination device incorporating a reloading and/or resetting mechanism with a plurality of resilient rings;
- Figure 7
- is a perspective view of an example of an extermination device having an internal trigger mechanism;
- Figure 8
- is a plan view of the device of
Figure 7 ; - Figure 9
- is a front plan view of a further embodiment of an extermination device;
- Figure 10
- is a perspective view of the device of
Figure 9 ; - Figure 11
- is a rear plan view of the device of
Figure 9 ; - Figure 12
- is a side plan view of the device of
Figure 9 , showing internal features; - Figure 13
- shows the firing mechanism of the device of
Figure 9 ; - *Figure 14
- shows the trigger mechanism of the device of
Figure 9 ; - Figure 15
- is a view similar to
Figure 9 , showing the device after it has been triggered and has released the resilient ring; - Figure 16
- is a view similar to
Figure 12 , showing the device after it has been triggered and has released the resilient ring; - Figure 17
- is a perspective view of a cover for use with the extermination device of
Figure 9 ; - Figure 18
- is a perspective view of the device of
Figure 9 and the cover ofFigure 17 in an assembled state; and - Figure 19
- is a plan view of a loading device for use with the extermination device of
Figure 9 . - Examples of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The first example in
Figures 1 to 5 of the drawings show the actual size of an extermination device designed for rats or stoats. It is to be appreciated that for other animals the overall size and dimensions of the extermination device may be larger or smaller as needed to suit the size of the target pests. - In
Figure 1 is shown an extermination device including aholder 100 and afront cover 3. - The
holder 100 is shown in more detail inFigures 2 to 4 . Theholder 100 comprises acentral section 1 and acover 2, and is tubular, with aninternal bore 4. The holder may be circular in cross-section as shown in the drawings, or may have another suitable cross-section. The diameter of thebore 4 is chosen to suit the target pest and the tube has an entrance oropen mouth 5 at a first end where the pest enters. For small pests such as mice, rats and stoats the diameter is preferably in therange 25 to 40 mm. For larger pests such as polecats, possums and cats, the diameter is preferably in the range 60 to 100 mm. - The second end of the
holder 100 is formed by thecover 2, creating a closed region in which food or an attractant is placed. - The extermination device has a trigger operated by a
trigger mechanism 6 shown inFigure 3 . To set the trigger mechanism, it is pushed backwards in aslot 25 and to the right (as shown inFigure 4 ), such that it sits in anotch 24 in the holder. When a pest enters the trap, thetrigger mechanism 6 moves accurately (as shown byarrow 7 inFigure 3 ), so that it is released from the notch and is forced forwards by aspring 20 to release theresilient ring 8. Theresilient ring 8 is mounted relative to themouth 5 of the extermination device in a release position, adjacent to theopen mouth 5, such that after it slides off theopen mouth 5 it contracts around whatever is within theopen mouth 5 of theholder 100. Other trigger mechanisms may also be suitable. - The
resilient ring 8 may be formed of natural or synthetic rubber or a composite material. It could also be formed from metal in the form of a spring, or at least partly of rigid material with a biasing means tending to force sides of the ring together. While the resilient ring is preferably circular in shape, it could, for example, be formed from a rectangle of resilient material with a hole cut through it. Other configurations may also be suitable. - The
resilient ring 8 has a normal diameter that is significantly less than the diameter of the holder at the release position so that on release from theopen mouth 5 it contracts to its normal size which is less than the size of the neck of the target pest. - On activation of the
trigger mechanism 6 by a pest whose head is within themouth 5 the rubber orcomposite ring 8 traps whatever is in the mouth of the extermination device. Any animal or pest that activates thetrip arm 6 therefore has immediately placed around its neck a resilient ring which will cut off the blood and air supply to the animal thereby killing it humanely. - Since the
ring 8 is not retained by the extermination device, the animal may still move away from the site of the extermination means, so that other pests will be able to actuate the trigger mechanism. - As shown in
Figure 1 , afront cover 3 can be provided and is designed to protect against accidental tripping of the trip arm. Thefront cover 3 has an opening 9 to allow a pest to access theopening 5. - The
front cover 3 connects with the holder atsurface 10 and is positioned so that the target animal can still reach and actuate the trigger mechanism. - In the second example shown in
Figure 6 the extermination device has similar parts to those incorporated in the first example referenced by the same numerals. In this case the exterminator device has an automatic loading mechanism. The loading mechanism includes amoveable shaft 11 with aratchet mechanism 12 operated by thetrigger mechanism 6. Movement of theshaft 11 is under the bias of aspring 13. Theshaft 11 includes stops 14. A hingedcover 15 is provided to enable access to the mechanism when it is being reloaded with more oradditional rings 8. - In use when an animal pest tries to eat bait or
attractant 16 it knocks thetrigger mechanism 6. A first ring is released from the release position, contracting around the pest's neck. Thespring 13 will then push forward and the trigger mechanism will be reset on its next notch ready to be tripped again. The forward movement of theshaft 11 presents the next in the succession ofrings 8 to the release position adjacent to themouth 5 of theholder 100. -
Figures 7 and 8 show a third example of an extermination device according to the invention. This example differs from the device described above in that the trigger mechanism is located within the holder. This protects the trigger mechanism from dirt, twigs and the like, which may prevent it from functioning correctly. The trigger functions in a manner similar to that described above. - These figures also show the device with a
base plate 21 for mounting the extermination device in a suitable position. Thebase plate 21 preferably includesholes - A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in
Figures 9 to 19 .Figure 9 is a front plan view, andFigure 10 is a perspective view, of theextermination device 1, showing thetrigger mechanism 6, firinghammer 30 andresilient ring 8. With reference toFigure 13 , the firinghammer 30 includes a generallycylindrical section 32 and aprotrusion 33. Thecylindrical section 32 slides onrod 35, which is joined to the rear face of the device housing by ascrew 36, as shown inFigure 11 . Aspring 34 is mounted on therod 35, to urge the firinghammer 30 along therod 35 towards theresilient ring 8. - With reference to
Figure 14 , thetrigger mechanism 6 is formed integrally with alug 31 and is attached to the device housing by ascrew 37. - In the cocked position shown in
Figure 12 , the firing hammer compresses thespring 34 and is held in position by thelug 31, as best shown inFigure 9 . When a pest enters the trap, forcing thetrigger mechanism 6 upwards, the trigger mechanism pivots around thescrew 37, such that thelug 31 no longer restricts movement of the firinghammer 30. The firing hammer slides along therod 35 towards theresilient ring 8. Theprotrusion 33 forces theresilient ring 8 off the holder, onto the pest. The position of the extermination device in the fired position as shown inFigures 15 and16 . -
Figure 17 shows acover 42 for use with the extermination device of this embodiment. Thecover 42 includes abase section 40 and acylindrical section 41. Thebase section 40 may include holes and/or slots for securing the extermination device to the ground, a tree etc. The device shown infigures 9 to 16 is assembled with thecover 42, as shown inFigure 18. Figure 18 shows the device and cover in a partially assembled state. The device is pushed into the cover through thecylindrical section 41. In a fully assembled state the device would rest against theend 43 of the cover. This arrangement protects the mechanism of the device from contamination by dirt etc and prevents animals of a size greater than the diameter of thecylindrical section 41 from activating the trap. -
Figure 19 shows a loading device for use with the extermination device ofFigures 9 to 16 . The loading device includes a generallyconical section 50 and acoupling section 51. In use, the device is set in the cocked position and thecoupling section 51 is inserted into the device, such that theshoulder 52 sits flush with theopen mouth 5 of the device. Aresilient ring 8 can then be forced along the generallyconical section 50 and into the release position on the extermination device. The loading device is then removed. - The device may be placed in any position that a targeted pest can access. The device may be placed on the ground, in a tree or attached to a board or post, for example.
- While the present invention has been illustrated by the description of the embodiments thereof, and while the embodiments have been described in detail, it is not the intention of the Applicant to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. Additional advantages and modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details, representative apparatus and method, and illustrative examples shown and described. Accordingly, departures may be made from such details without departure from the scope of the Applicant's general inventive concept as defined in the appended claims.
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- An extermination device (1), comprising a holder (100) and a trigger mechanism (6), the holder being configured to hold an expanded resilient ring (8), the extermination device being configured to release the resilient ring (8) free of the extermination device (1) such that it contracts around a pest when the trigger mechanism (6) is actuated by the pest, thereby exterminating the pest, characterized by comprising a firing member (30), wherein the holder (100) is configured to hold the resilient ring in a release position and the firing member (30) is biased towards the release position by a spring and held in a cocked position, the firing member and trigger mechanism being arranged such that the firing member (30) is released from the cocked position and forces the resilient ring (8) off the holder, when the trigger mechanism (6) is actuated.
- An extermination device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder is tubular and is open at a first end and closed at a second end.
- An extermination device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the trigger mechanism is located within the holder.
- An extermination device as claimed in claim 3, wherein a bait or attractant (16) is placed such that the trigger mechanism is between the first end and the bait or attractant.
- An extermination device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the resilient ring (8) is made from natural or synthetic rubber.
- An extermination device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the resilient ring (8) is made from a composite material.
- An extermination device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a dimension of an opening of the holder (100) is in the range 25 to 40 mm.
- An extermination device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a dimension of an opening of the holder (100) is in the range 60 to 100 mm.
- An extermination device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the holder (100) is configured to hold a plurality of expanded resilient rings (8) and to hold a first one of the expanded resilient rings at a release position, and the extermination device is configured to release the first one of the expanded resilient rings when the trigger mechanism is actuated and to move a second one of the expanded resilient rings to the release position when the first one of the expanded resilient rings is released from the release position.
- An extermination device as claimed in claim 9, further comprising a biasing means (13) configured to apply a force to the second one of the resilient rings, towards the release position.
- An extermination device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the biasing means is coupled to the trigger mechanism.
- A combination including an extermination device as claimed in any preceding claim and a cover (42) including a base section (40) and a cylindrical section (41), the device (100) being configured to be pushed into the cover (42) through the cylindrical section (41) in an assembled state with the cover (42).
- A combination including an extermination device as claimed in any of the preceding claims and a loading device having a tapering body (50) adapted to allow a resilient ring (8) to be expanded from the narrow end to the wide end of the tapering body, wherein the wide end includes a formation (51) adapted to engage with the holder (100).
- A method of exterminating a pest using the extermination device of any of the preceding claims, comprising the steps of:expanding a resilient ring (8);holding the expanded ring (8) on a holder (100); andreleasing the resilient ring onto a pest when the resilient ring (8) is located around a pest,wherein the step of releasing the resilient ring (8) is performed when the pest actuates a trigger mechanism (6).
- A method as claimed in claim 14, wherein the holder is tubular and is open at a first end and closed at a second end, wherein at least a part of the trigger mechanism is located within the holder, the method further comprising the step of placing a bait or attractant (16) in the holder such that the trigger mechanism is between the first end and the bait or attractant.
- A method as claimed in claim 14 or 15, wherein the step of holding the expanded resilient ring comprises holding a plurality of expanded resilient rings, and the step of releasing the resilient ring comprises releasing one of the plurality of expanded resilient rings.
- A method as claimed in claim 16, wherein the step of holding the expanded resilient ring comprises holding a first one of the plurality of the expanded resilient rings at a release position, the method further comprising the step of moving a second one of the expanded resilient rings to the release position when the first one of the expanded resilient rings is released.
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